With Nikola Jokic the “worst player on the court,” Nuggets find way to beat Thunder anyway

With Nikola Jokic the ‘worst player on the court,’ Nuggets find way to beat Thunder anyway

Nikola Jokic rolled up in the Joker’s suit, then performed like a court jester. It all seemed like a bad joke, that Denver’s season might wilt away not for the usual reasons, but on account of its dependable superstar and the sudden disappearance of his immaculate touch. Jokic wasn’t the conniving villain implied by his pregame wardrobe. This was not Joker’s revenge game against the system. This was his rare turn to play the fool. But the Nugget…

With Nikola Jokic the “worst player on the court,” Nuggets find way to beat Thunder anyway

Nikola Jokic rolled up in the Joker’s suit, then performed like a court jester. It all seemed like a bad joke, that Denver’s season would wilt away not for the usual reasons, but on account of its dependable superstar and the sudden disappearance of his immaculate touch. Jokic wasn’t the conniving villain implied by his pregame wardrobe. This was not Joker’s revenge game against the system. This was his rare turn to play the fool. But the Nugget…

Nikola Jokic makes honest admission after gritty Game 3 win - “I was the worst player”

Nikola Jokic struggled to find his rhythm in the Denver Nuggets’ gritty Game 3 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.

Nikola Jokić had a rare awful shooting night in Game 3, but it finally didn't matter for the Nuggets

A rough night for Jokić has traditionally resulted in a Denver loss

Is Nikola Jokic Playing Tonight Against The Oklahoma City Thunder? Latest Injury Update On Nuggets Star

Nikola Jokic (Photo via Imang Images) The Denver Nuggets are gearing up to face the Oklahoma City Thunder for Game 4, and fans are curious about Nikola Jokic’s status for the game.  As per the injury report, Jokic is not listed for any reason and will play against the OKC. However, DaRon Holmes is the only nugget who is out for the season with an Achilles injury. However, during the Game 4 showdown against the Nuggets, there’s a lot on the line …

Nuggets Notes: Gordon, Jokic, Porter, Defense

Playoff heroics are becoming routine for Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, writes Sean Keeler of The Denver Post. After hitting a three-pointer in the final seconds to beat Oklahoma City in Game 1 of their playoff series, Gordon delivered another late three Friday night that sent Game 3 into overtime. Denver eventually pulled away to claim a 113-104 win and a 2-1 series lead over the top-seeded Thunder. “What (Gordon has) done this postseason has be…